Summary
Jay W. Richards: Eat, Fast, Celebrate: Heal the Body and Feed the Soul - A Guide to the Spiritual and Physical Benefits of Fasting
In this unique guide, New York Times bestselling author Jay W. Richards shows how to use the popular trend of intermittent or intermittent fasting as a tool for spiritual and physical health. Combining the latest knowledge and rich religious tradition, Richards rediscovers all the benefits of this centuries-old spiritual practice. In doing so, he uses insights from various types of diets: paleo, ketogenic, low-carbohydrate diets, etc., which he combined with the most modern scientific research to propose and explain in detail a 40-day fasting program, which can be applied at any time of the year, but also fits perfectly into the penitential liturgical season of Lent or Advent. Introducing the ancient practice of fasting, but also the true meaning of feasting and celebration, Eat, Fast, Celebrate will reveal all the benefits of fasting, both to those who practice it regularly and to those who have never fasted, showing how this practice is good and healthy for everyone, spiritually, as well as psychologically and physically.
"Jay Richards has connected the rich tradition and practice of Christian Science with the growing scientific support for fasting. Almost everyone can benefit from fasting, but Christians have many more good reasons to make it an integral part of their way of life." Jason Fung, MD, author of The Obesity Code
"Richards helps us understand why fasting is important, and how it spiritually nourishes and supports us. Richards is a wise, informed guide to this ancient, life-enhancing practice. If you are interested in fasting and if you are interested in how to approach the discipline wisely, this is the book for you! I highly recommend it!" Christopher Hall, President of the Renovaré Association
"Richards is an erudite you can trust, and his book Eat, Fast, Celebrate is true and precious. If you are not sure when to eat and when to abstain from food, start reading today, don't delay. I did and experienced an amazing transformation." Hank Hanegraaff, host of the Bible Answer Man podcast
"Jay Richards has a deep knowledge of fasting and prayer and how the body works. This book is the fruit of his thorough and practical research." Austin Ruse, author of Littlest Suffering Souls
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